Kiteworks vs SharePoint comparison

Kiteworks and Microsoft are both solutions in the Enterprise Content Management category. Kiteworks is ranked #15 with an average rating of 8.0, while Microsoft is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.1. Kiteworks holds a 1.3% mindshare in ECM, compared to Microsoft’s 11.6% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Kiteworks users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 79% of Microsoft users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 4, 2024

SharePoint and Kiteworks compete in the enterprise communication and collaboration category, with SharePoint holding an edge in integration with Microsoft tools and Kiteworks in security features.

Features: SharePoint allows integration with Microsoft Office, robust document management, and co-authoring capabilities. Kiteworks, on the other hand, provides secure file sharing, user-managed information capabilities, and encryption for data security.

Room for Improvement: SharePoint could improve real-time co-authoring, enhance search, and simplify file synchronization and permissions. Kiteworks can benefit from better stability, faster support response times, and a more streamlined offboarding process.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: SharePoint offers cloud and on-premises solutions, though Microsoft’s support can be expensive and often relies on partners for comprehensive service. Kiteworks provides public and private cloud options with a straightforward user interface, but support responsiveness varies.

Pricing and ROI: SharePoint's pricing is often bundled with Office 365 subscriptions and can be complex, yet offers significant ROI through centralized storage and streamlined processes. Kiteworks is perceived to have high pricing but is justified by its strong security features, providing a balanced cost against security needs.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

Kiteworks

Ranking in Enterprise Content Management

15th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Email Security (25th), Managed File Transfer (MFT) (5th), Content Collaboration Platforms (13th), Secure Email Gateway (SEG) (9th)

SharePoint

Ranking in Enterprise Content Management

1st

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.5

Number of Reviews

164

Ranking in other categories

Web Content Management (2nd), Corporate Portals (Enterprise Information Portals) (1st), Enterprise Intranet (1st)

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Enterprise Content Management category, the mindshare of Kiteworks is 1.3%, up from 1.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SharePoint is 11.6%, down from 16.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Enterprise Content Management Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
SharePoint	11.6%
Kiteworks	1.3%
Other	87.1%

Enterprise Content Management

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KishoreT-Review

Associate Consultant at a tech consulting company with 10,001+ employees

Streamlined global file sharing with user-friendly interface and self-service capabilities

I'm not a network expert, however, there must be some room for improvement. Perhaps there could be a notification to users about their bandwidth or network packet loss. If users receive such notifications, they can understand any disruptions are due to issues with their network or bandwidth rather than the site or Kiteworks. Additionally, I work from offshore India, and I told my client manager to communicate with the Kiteworks forum salesman regarding one feature. I noticed the Kiteworks login UI is very basic, lacking customization. Allowing more HTML tags to add hyperlinks or user-friendly information on the home page would be very useful.

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AnjneyBhardwaj

Senior Market Research Analyst at IDC Corporate

Collaboration has improved through simplified document access and controlled sharing

SharePoint is definitely used to keep a record of our files and data. The capability is quite good because it is time-saving. I have used it only four or five times, but it has been very helpful to keep all my information in a consolidated manner. The search feature is one of the most beneficial factors that we use to filter out the latest data or the latest file as per our convenience and use case. When you have a large repository, this feature is particularly valuable. Role-based access control has been helpful while developing the knowledge platform. The roles were defined clearly, which made it easy for the four or five of us to work simultaneously and collaborate on our project in a similar manner.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"I like Kiteworks or Accellion because it's continuously upgraded. I also know that it probably works with a lot of clients."

"We could see whether the customer with whom we shared a file had downloaded it, which was not available with GitHub."

"The most valuable feature is the ability to send a large file of 30 GB in size and more. In Outlook and other email applications, you cannot send files that are larger than 20 MB. But with Kiteworks, 30 GB is transferable by default and, with the proper approval, a file of up to 100 GB can be sent. It makes file transfer very easy and smooth."

"The most valuable feature is the ability to allow end-users to manage their own information and data with minimal administration. That's the best feature from my perspective."

"The benefits that Kiteworks has provided to its customers in terms of data sovereignty."

"The solution can be used remotely; it's easy to upload and share files."

"The most valuable aspect of Kiteworks is undoubtedly the private content network. This feature is particularly beneficial for us. Furthermore, it serves as a centralized platform that enables us to track and manage our information exchange."

"I can identify from which region our users are uploading or downloading files."

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"SharePoint enabled the staff to share documents and work on a document simultaneously."

"SharePoint's collaborative features are valuable as they enable productivity by allowing multiple users to edit documents simultaneously."

"The ability to quickly and easily create team sites has been great."

"Information is now available instantly to managers on all devices."

"Removed the need of paper storage and people flow into the office."

"It keeps our company organized and everything is in one place."

"The most valuable features of SharePoint Online are content management, document management, and approval processes. Additionally, there are a number of features that provide integration with multiple Office services and external services."

"The product makes it easy to manage lists, forms, searching, and security. One of the most valuable features is its integration with Active Directory."

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Cons

"It would be nice if Kiteworks could provide a free version of the platform so that it could be used for a certain number of file transfers. We could be charged a fee if we exceeded the number of allotted file transfers."

"I would like to see immediate releases of fixes because now it takes at least a week. If that time span can be reduced to one day or two days, that would be very helpful for users so that things are sorted and transactions work smoothly."

"There are always issues when there are bugs or upgrades. The challenge with upgrading is getting more storage from the customer. Every time we have a new version, it requires additional storage. This means that the customer would need to procure more storage for their server, which they don't like because it means additional cost to them. So, I think my request would be that the version upgrades don't require any significant storage requirement."

"There is no offboarding process for end-users in Kiteworks. It's a manual process. There is no automated syncing with LDAP and checking to see if the account is still active. It's a manual process to get people out of here, which isn't the best way."

"In my experience, their technical support can be a little slow."

"File location could be improved."

"Kiteworks could benefit from enhancing the proposal knowledge base section, specifically regarding the type of work involved. Currently, the knowledge base seems insufficiently dedicated to this topic, making it challenging for new users to access the relevant administrative law. Improving the visual aids and providing clearer explanations could alleviate this issue."

"It could be more stable. In the next release, it would be better if it was more stable with improved performance."

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"SharePoint is not always intuitive to use and can be overwhelming for non-tech-savvy users."

"Integration needs to be more straightforward, particularly with Azure. SharePoint also needs a more comprehensive introductory course for users."

"Document management and the ability to easily integrate single sign-on (SSO) are areas for improvement in SharePoint."

"I would like it to be more compliant with global regulations. There are certain features which could be included that currently are not there, such as compliance and record management capabilities."

"During uptime under our network, it is hard to find info when content is hefty."

"I have been facing some challenges when using SharePoint, as the workflows freeze at times, so there is a maintenance activity which needs to be done periodically."

"Too many versions being released in a short time period. Too much time being devoted to migration planning."

"Allow more functionalities for the on-premise version. Do not force the move of content to a non-private cloud."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"They changed it midstream. We were being charged a certain flat rate for SFTP traffic. For whatever reason, at the beginning of the year, our pricing changed, and we are now being charged more for using a feature of the product than we were when we first bought it. That has been our experience with billing. It turned out to be more expensive than when we started with it."

"The solution is very expensive because we are buying with Malaysian Ringgit and it's sold in US dollars."

"The license management is changing and confusing. If I could make one change to it, it would be better license management through the API."

"The price of Kiteworks is reasonable."

"I believe it's a little costly, but given the faith that we put into it from a security perspective to maintain the integrity of our patient information that is being transferred through this system, that's a small price to pay. So, on the surface, it might look like a lot of money, but depending on the need for security, which is where we feel it shines, it's okay price-wise."

"It is not really expensive. I mean, to me it's obviously expensive, but it's worth it."

"The solution's pricing is relatively expensive because it's bundled with other products."

"The cost is expensive, but worthwhile."

"The licensing model for SharePoint Online is based on per user, and it is monthly. The price of the solution overall is good."

"The pricing is competitive."

"SharePoint is included with our Microsoft license."

"We have purchased add-ons to handle multiple site collections, form creation, and design."

"It comes bundled with the Microsoft 365 pricing plans."

"The pricing works for us."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Government

13%

Financial Services Firm

12%

Comms Service Provider

Healthcare Company

Government

12%

Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	3
Large Enterprise	11

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	80
Midsize Enterprise	38
Large Enterprise	81

Questions from the Community

What is Kiteworks?

Kiteworks is a secured file sharing platform that enables users to collaborate with different parties across a robust offering of secured protected channels. Users have the option of virtual privat...

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What needs improvement with Kiteworks?

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What advice do you have for others considering Kiteworks?

Scalability is impressive. It can be highly available, resilient, and scalable infrastructure. I can confidently give it a nine. It suits any level of organization, whether a small setup with two a...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SharePoint?

I do not know the difference between the prices of the two solutions; I did not work on this project.

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What needs improvement with SharePoint?

It is not really better; we use the same solution as before with Google Drive and the Google App solution. Sometimes I have to refresh pages more than with Google, but it does not charge; the page ...

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What is your primary use case for SharePoint?

I create a data warehouse and establish a link between different applications. For data exchange, the vendor is Oracle.

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Also Known As

Accellion

SharePoint 2007, SharePoint 2010

Overview

Kiteworks empowers organizations to effectively manage risk in every send, share, receive, and save of sensitive content over numerous communications channels: email, file sharing, managed file transfer, APIs, and web forms. The Kiteworks platform unifies, tracks, controls, and secures sensitive content moving within, into, and out of an organization, significantly improving risk management and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Kiteworks

SharePoint is a Microsoft-based platform for building web applications. It covers a widerange of capabilities and while it is appropriate for experienced webdevelopers, even non-technical minded users can easily navigate through thesystem and execute functions such as collaborating data, managing documents andfiles, creating websites, managing social networking solutions, and automatingworkflow.

Major areas that SharePoint deals with are websites,communities, content, search, insights, and composites. The purpose is to give usersthe ability to create or develop these key business components on their owneven without technical knowledge of, for example, how to build a website or howto integrate coding. Configuring SharePoint into a business's system is meantto cut out all of the complicated steps, and pave the way for easierimplementation all around.

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Sample Customers

United States Securities and Exchange Commission, National Health Service, Husch Blackwell LLP, NYC Health + Hospitals, Viatris, MITRE Corporation, Chubb, Kraft Heinz, KPMG, Kohler, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Purdue Pharma, AVL

Toyota, Aeroports de Paris, ASBBank Ltd., Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals, CambridgeshireConstabulary, D&M Group, NPL Construction Company, and The Regional Municipality of Niagara.

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